Republicanism (noun)

1. A political ideology that advocates for a republic, or a state in which the people hold the supreme power.
2. A system of government in which power is held by elected representatives and not by a monarch or other absolute ruler.
3. A set of principles or beliefs about the proper form and function of a republic, such as the importance of individual rights and limited government.

Origin:

The word is formed by combining the noun "republic" meaning "a state in which the supreme power is held by the people" and the suffix "-ism" meaning "a belief in or practice of a particular system or ideology.

Examples:

1. The principles of republicanism are embodied in the Constitution of the United States.
2. The supporters of republicanism want to abolish the monarchy.
3. The republicanism of the 18th century was focused on individual liberty and limited government.
4. The republicanism of the 19th century was focused on democracy and representation.
5. The republicanism of the 20th century was focused on equality and social justice.